California’s Biggest Rock FestivalReturns To Sacramento’s Discovery Park October 13 & 14 With System Of A Down, Deftones, Alice In Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311 & Many More
New Mobile App To Build Your Own Customized Itinerary Available Starting September 25
The band performance times, festival experiences, an after-party, and additional food & beverage details have been announced for the 7th annual Monster Energy Aftershock, returning to Discovery Park near downtown Sacramento, CA, Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14.
California’s biggest rock festival will feature performances from System Of A Down (celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark self-titled first album), Deftones (headlining their hometown for the first time in seven years and celebrating their 30th anniversary), Alice In Chains, Incubus, Godsmack, Shinedown, 311, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators, At The Drive-In, Seether and many more.
All VIP and hotel packages and weekend general admission tickets for Monster Energy Aftershock are sold out. However, a limited number of general admission tickets for Saturday, October 13 are still available at www.AftershockFestival.com. The Monster Energy Aftershock band performance times are as follows:
In addition to two full days of unforgettable sets from today’s biggest rock and metal artists, Monster Energy Aftershock also invites ticketholders to an exclusive after-party: The Official Monster Energy Aftershock Post-Mortem Party With Amigo The Devil and BlackCraft Cult
Sunday, October 14
Goldfield Trading Post
1630 J Street, Sacramento
Anyone with a weekend pass or single day Saturday or Sunday ticket will be allowed free entry on a first come, first served basis. Onsite experiences at Monster Energy Aftershock will include:
- Monster Energy Experience: Fueling the festival with energy and offering interactive artist experiences
- f.y.e Fan Experience: The only place for your favorite bands’ music; hosting the ultimate fan & artist interactive experiences
- Coors Light: Refreshing festival attendees (21+) with the crisp taste of the Rockies
- The Music Experience: Interactive exhibit featuring guitars, basses, amps, drums and more, as well as artist meet & greets and contests
- The Student Experience: Offering a unique opportunity for youth engaged in music and art related academic programs with unprecedented access and an inspirational behind-the-scenes look at the festival
- Fxck Cancer/Dyin 2 Live: Fighting cancer by raising awareness and to educate about early cancer detection. The Dyin 2 Live wish-granting program looks to enrich the lives of those fighting cancer by offering them an experience that will bring joy, hope, inspiration, and courage into their lives.
- Kolas: Kolas represents a lifestyle and culture for anyone ready to take their passion for cannabis to the next level. Swing by the Kolas booth for some fun swag, great industry information and promotions from leading brands, and other surprises you won’t want to miss out on.
- Offering a full stock of Zippo lighters, including limited-edition festival designs. Visit early every day for a chance to get access to some of the best “seats” in the house, the Zippo Hot Seat!
The official Monster Energy Aftershock mobile app will be available for download starting September 25. Attendees can build their own schedule, learn more about the artists and personalities appearing at the festival and get the latest must-know information through push notifications. Download it through the Google Play and Apple stores.
As previously announced, in addition to performances from top music artists, Monster Energy Aftershock will also feature a variety of onsite food and beverage experiences.
Beverages: Festivalgoers 21+ can enjoy a variety of beverages at one of the festival’s many bar locations. Specialty experiences include Caduceus Cellars & Merkin Vineyards Wine Garden (owned by Arizona resident Maynard James Keenan, co-founder of international recording acts Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer) and the Belching Beaver Bar (featuring drafts from the Vista, California brewer, including the popular Phantom Bride IPA, a collaboration with Deftones). Coors Light and other beverage options will also be available throughout the festival grounds.
Eats: Food and Beverage options will be provided by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire. Patrons can enjoy some of Sacramento’s local favorite restaurants, cuisine and food trucks such as: Angry Bird Grill, Bacon Mania, Barrett’s Burgers, Bella Familia Wood Fired Pizza, Big Joe’s BBQ, Buckhorn BBQ, Cousins Maine Lobster, Deluxe Chinese Cuisine, Dippin Dots Ice Cream, Dogtown, Drewski’s Hot Rod Sandwiches & Twisted Tacos, Florez Bar And Grill, Gyro Stop, Island Noodles, La Terraza, La Mex Taqueria, Master of Patties, Mount Olympus, Pica Pica Arepas, Saucy Lito’s, Sausage King, Slider Nation, Smoothie Patrol, Spicy Pie Pizza, Strawberry Fields Wraps and Salads, Thai One On, and What’s Poppin’ Kettle Corn. (Note: Some food offerings are only available in the VIP Lounge (check festival website for details.)
Monster Energy Aftershock is fueled by Monster Energy. Additional 2018 sponsors include f.y.e., Coors Light, Zippo, The Music Experience, Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home, Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Belching Beaver, Caduceus Wine, Heavy Grass, The Stash, Blackcraft Cult, Fearless Records, Roadrunner Records, Ace of Spades, Kolas, Cyco Flower Nutrients, Warner Bros. Records, Captain Morgan, Don Julio, Smirnoff and Bulleit Bourbon.
Monster Energy Aftershock is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, a producer of some of the biggest rock festivals in America, including Rock On The Range, Bourbon & Beyond, Welcome To Rockville, Monster Energy Aftershock, Carolina Rebellion, Chicago Open Air, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance, Northern Invasion, the recently announced Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and more.
For more information on Monster Energy Aftershock, visit:
Website: www.AftershockFestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AftershockFestival
Twitter: www.twitter.com/AftershockSac
Instagram: www.instagram.com/AftershockConcert/
About Danny Wimmer Presents: Since 1993, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he formed Danny Wimmer Presents, which now produces several of the largest rock and alternative festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent with local cuisine and culture, DWP has become recognized within the industry for delivering the highest-quality entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners and host cities. DWP creates memorable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both consumers and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. DWP will continue to add new music festivals to its already stellar portfolio, which includes Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Aftershock, Welcome To Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Louder Than Life, Bourbon & Beyond, Rock Allegiance, Chicago Open Air, and the recently announced Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, among others. www.DannyWimmerPresents.com
About Monster Energy: Most companies spend their money on ad agencies, TV commercials, radio spots and billboards to tell you how good their products are. At Monster Energy, we chose none of the above. Instead we support the scene, our bands, our athletes and our fans. We back athletes so they can make a career out of their passion. We promote concert tours, so our favorite bands can visit your hometown. We celebrate with our fans and riders by throwing parties and making the coolest events we can think of a reality.
